Dan's Benny
Active Member
We finally had our maiden voyage on our 2011 2275 FSI and loved the boat and everything about it except for when we caught our first fish and added water to the front livewell. The livewell on this unit is a combination seat with a 22 gallon livewell below the seat. When the livewell was nearly full (overflow tube level), I turned the livewell pump off but noticed water seeping out between the console and the livewell unit. When a passing boat's waves reached us, the rocking made water pour out of the gap between the console and the livewell. I could hear the water sloshing around inside the livewell walls (space between the interior livewell and exterior surface) as it sounds to be hollow in this area. I'm not sure if the leak is from the hose connection to the livewell or one of the fasteners on the floor. My 1st guess is the hose connection.
I believe these livewell units are constructed as molded plastic and then cut out for installation of plumbing from the livewell pump and attachment of seat covers, backs, etc. I can't see anyway to get into where I suspect the leak is (hose connection to the tank valve) and am wondering if someone who is familar with the design (TB?) could explain the easiest way to get into the connection? Manufacture pictures of these units to view what I'm going to be looking for would be helpful.
It appears there is one fastener on the exterior of the unit from the outside surface of the pontoon and four fasteners into the floor. What I'm not able to determine is how do I get to the hose connection? I have the express toon along with the modified wave shield. Can the livewell unit be unbolted and lifted away from the console with sufficient free livewell pump hose to access the connection to see where the leak is from? Or am I going to be better off to cut an access hole in the front of the console for access to the rear area of the livewell to check on the hose connection?
The dealer is 4 hours away and any amount of work will result in two 8 hour trips and I'd prefer to do my own work to save travel time.
Suggestions and instructions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan
I believe these livewell units are constructed as molded plastic and then cut out for installation of plumbing from the livewell pump and attachment of seat covers, backs, etc. I can't see anyway to get into where I suspect the leak is (hose connection to the tank valve) and am wondering if someone who is familar with the design (TB?) could explain the easiest way to get into the connection? Manufacture pictures of these units to view what I'm going to be looking for would be helpful.
It appears there is one fastener on the exterior of the unit from the outside surface of the pontoon and four fasteners into the floor. What I'm not able to determine is how do I get to the hose connection? I have the express toon along with the modified wave shield. Can the livewell unit be unbolted and lifted away from the console with sufficient free livewell pump hose to access the connection to see where the leak is from? Or am I going to be better off to cut an access hole in the front of the console for access to the rear area of the livewell to check on the hose connection?
The dealer is 4 hours away and any amount of work will result in two 8 hour trips and I'd prefer to do my own work to save travel time.
Suggestions and instructions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan